Welcome to Champ la Chèvre campsite in Lus-la-Croix-Haute
Cécile and Vincent welcome you to Lus-la-Croix-Haute and the Champ la Chèvre campsite.
Here, you’re not just on holiday; you’re discovering an authentic place that leaves no one indifferent. The history, the wildlife, the flora, the mountains, the rugged beauty, the serenity, the southern sun, the cool air… it’s all here. You come here by chance, you return out of necessity. It’s a real therapy – it’s been ours for five years.
Lus-la-Croix-Haute, a place to experience and feel
Whether it’s just the two of us or with our three grown-up sons, we love to spend time in the village on market day, explore one of the many hamlets, or take a leisurely stroll through the heart of the Jarjatte valley along the Buëch.
Wherever you look, you’ll find wildlife, flora and mountains. It takes just a few hours’ effort to reach one of the peaks, where you’ll feel as though you’re high up in the mountains and might even spot some chamois.
We sometimes visit the resort of Lus-la-Jarjatte in both winter and summer.
Encounters that bring the campsite to life
At the campsite last year, we met Heiko, who was from Germany, and Rik, who was from the Netherlands. They only stayed for one night, by chance, whilst travelling through in their campervan. The view of the Aiguilles de la Jarjatte, the cool air even in the height of summer, and the atmosphere of this village… They couldn’t stay that time, but they’ll be back for a longer stay this year, delighted with what they’ve discovered.
Aline and Jean are from the Var and spend every summer in one of our chalets to escape the heatwave and the crowds. They’re at home here for several weeks. They enjoy a glass of wine, Cécile’s daily specials and a lovely ice cream from time to time. As for Jean-Claude, it’s all about pétanque. Whether at the campsite, in the village or in neighbouring villages, he wouldn’t miss a tournament for the world.
Distinctive personalities, shared passions and a common love of nature
Jacques is coming with a group; he prefers the low season in a mobile home, as it’s even quieter, if that’s possible. The mountain bikes are ready, as are the trails; he’ll soon know every path and every shortcut.
Then there are the couple from Lyon and their two lovely children. Once they’ve pitched the family tent, they tackle the hills like no one else, know all the best walks, and certainly deserve a dip in the pool at the end of the day.
As for Martine, I suspect she has a bit of a soft spot for Jérôme, who’s been working at the campsite for several years. Djé knows Lus like the back of his hand; he’ll be delighted to take you on a tour of its secrets. He tells stories like no one else, sometimes lying in the grass, gazing at the night sky and its constellations. He hates screens, but can spend an afternoon with children aged 5 to 95 making land art with a few flowers or pine cones.
Anouck and her family of teenagers come from the far reaches of Holland. It’s a real journey they undertake every year with their caravan and tent. The pitch has to be big! They love our little restaurant and our pizzas. The programme for the two or three weeks is all set, with sports, sightseeing and, above all, the swimming pool!
Nicolas, for his part, comes with his whole family. He needs a chalet and a tent. Every morning, he gets up well before everyone else and heads out with his dog. His thing is fishing and, sometimes, a quick beer at the campsite bar…
We feel very lucky to do our job in a place like this, but even luckier to have guests like ours – sincere, passionate and respectful. Do you feel like a local for a few days? We’d be delighted to welcome you to Champ la Chèvre.